8-Step Roadmap

8-Step Roadmap

The process takes 24-36 months. The entire journey goes through 3 U.S. government agencies: the Department of Labor, USCIS, and the Department of State.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
9-12 months

PERM Preparation (LC)

Define the position, obtain the prevailing wage, and conduct public recruitment as required by the U.S. Department of Labor.
12 months

LC Approval

The Department of Labor reviews and approves the labor certification. The filing date becomes your case's priority date.
2 months

I-140 Filing

The employer files a petition for a foreign worker with USCIS.
1-3 months

I-140 Approval

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2 months

DS-260 Filing

Your case is transferred to the National Visa Center, where you file your immigrant visa application and submit civil documents.
8-18 months

Immigrant Visa Interview

Depends on the monthly Visa Bulletin
Wait for your turn in the monthly Visa Bulletin, complete the immigration medical exam, and attend your interview at the consulate.
1-6 months

Entry into the U.S.

The whole family enters the U.S. while the visa is valid and begins work with the sponsoring employer.
30-90 days

Receive Your Permanent Green Card

Permanent resident cards are mailed to your U.S. residential address.
The timelines above are current estimates. Figures may change and are updated regularly on the official DOL, USCIS, and DOS websites.
Step 01: PERM Preparation (LC)

The U.S. employer confirms the need to fill a permanent, full-time position. Next comes obtaining a Prevailing Wage Determination from the Department of Labor and conducting public recruitment to show that no qualified U.S. workers are available. In parallel, your file is reviewed and standardized.

Thời gian thực hiện: 9-12 months

Step 02: LC Approval

The Department of Labor reviews Form ETA-9089 and approves the labor certification. The date the agency receives your filing becomes your priority date, your place in line that determines when a visa becomes available to you.

Thời gian thực hiện: 12 months

Step 03: I-140 Filing

With the labor certification in hand, the employer files Form I-140 with USCIS to sponsor you in the EB-3 Skilled Workers category.

Thời gian thực hiện: 2 months

Step 04: I-140 Approval

USCIS reviews and approves the petition, confirming that you meet the category’s requirements and that the employer has the ability to pay the offered wage. Premium Processing is available for a $2,805 fee.

Thời gian thực hiện: 1-3 months

Step 05: DS-260 Filing

Your case is transferred to the National Visa Center. You file the DS-260 immigrant visa application, pay the fees, and submit civil documents for the whole family.

Thời gian thực hiện: 2 months

Step 06: Immigrant Visa Interview

Wait for your turn in the monthly Visa Bulletin. When your priority date is current, the whole family completes the immigration medical exam and attends the interview at the U.S. Consulate.

Thời gian thực hiện: 8-18 months

Step 07: Entry into the U.S.

Once the visas are issued, the whole family enters the U.S. while the visas are valid and begins work with the sponsoring employer.

Thời gian thực hiện: 1-6 months

Step 08: Receive Your Permanent Green Card

Permanent resident cards are mailed to your U.S. residential address.

Thời gian thực hiện: 30-90 days

Mistakes That Delay or Derail a Case
  • Inconsistent documents across sources, especially employment dates and job titles.
  • Job descriptions that are too generic and fail to show specific skills.
  • Generic job titles such as production worker or helper.
  • Changing the worksite, job description, or wage after PERM has been filed.

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